The headline news from June 20, 2016

The archive of all headlines from June 20, 2016, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 00:00:11

A 106-degree reading sets a record in Burbank, and Beverly Hills hits 112. The heat is expected to intensify Monday. Water drop on the 2 Freeway

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Venezuelans Ransack Stores as Hunger Grips the Nation

New York Times  20/Jun/2016 00:30:05

An economic collapse has left the country unable to produce enough food on its own or import what it needs.In the last two weeks, more than 50 food riots, protests and lootings have erupted.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 01:30:10

A small fire shuts down traffic on the 2 Freeway near Echo Park. A 106-degree reading sets a record in Burbank, and Beverly Hills hits 112. The heat is expected to intensify Monday.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 01:45:08

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Intense Heatwave Kills Three, Feeds Southwest Wildfires

NBC News  20/Jun/2016 03:45:06

Weather

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Intense Heatwave Kills Four, Feeds Southwest Wildfires

NBC News  20/Jun/2016 04:30:11

Weather

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 05:00:09

It was tough, historically so, as the Cavaliers became the first team to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals. MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 05:15:12

The city of Cleveland can exhale. There's finally a sports moment to celebrate. MOVIES

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 06:15:09

The city of Cleveland can exhale. There's finally a sports moment to celebrate.

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’The Curse Is Over’: Cleveland Celebrates 1st Title in 52 Years

NBC News  20/Jun/2016 07:30:08

Sports

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The United States of Trump

NBC News  20/Jun/2016 12:15:07

2016 Election

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NBACavaliers beat Warriors to win title and end Cleveland’s 52-year drought

The Guardian  20/Jun/2016 12:30:08

LeBron James had a triple-double, Kyrie Irving’s three-pointer with 53 seconds left put Cleveland ahead to stay and the Cavaliers beat the Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA finals

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Gun controlCongress votes as Sandy Hook families head back to court

The Guardian  20/Jun/2016 13:15:09

Immediate breakthrough on background checks and terror list sales unlikely but Senate moderates may work towards compromise

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Can the US break its cycle of gun control failure?

The Guardian  20/Jun/2016 13:30:07

A Guardian investigation into deadlock over gun laws begins with the parents of Sandy Hook, who took the tough decision to fight for policies that would not have saved their own children

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 14:45:41

The city of Cleveland can exhale. There's finally a sports moment to celebrate.NBA Finals Game 7, Warriors vs. Cavaliers

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 15:00:40

The city of Cleveland can exhale. There's finally a sports moment to celebrate.Cavaliers defeat the Warriors, 93-89, to become NBA champions for the first time

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 15:15:12

The state rail authority has repeatedly asserted that it will not need a subsidy and that every high-speed system in the world operates without taxpayer assistance -- despite significant evidence to the contrary. NBA

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Trump Parts Ways With His Campaign Manager

New York Times  20/Jun/2016 16:15:05

Donald J. Trump is replacing his embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, as he prepares for a tough race.Mr. Trump has faced increasing concerns from allies and donors about his preparedness to pivot toward a general election.

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Trump Replaces Campaign Chief in Pivot Toward General Race

New York Times  20/Jun/2016 16:30:06

Donald J. Trump is replacing his embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, as he prepares for a tough race.Mr. Trump has faced increasing concerns from allies and donors about his preparedness for a general election.

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Trump Fires His Campaign Chief in Pivot to General Race

New York Times  20/Jun/2016 17:00:05

Donald J. Trump is replacing his embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, as he prepares for a tough race.Mr. Trump has faced increasing concerns from allies and donors about his preparedness for a general election.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 17:15:09

The state rail authority has repeatedly asserted that it will not need a subsidy and that every high-speed system in the world operates without taxpayer assistance -- despite significant evidence to the contrary. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 17:30:14

The state rail authority has repeatedly asserted that it will not need a subsidy and that every high-speed system in the world operates without taxpayer assistance -- despite significant evidence to the contrary. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 18:45:12

Gun control efforts that at first seemed possible failed in the Senate after Newtown, but Democrats haven't given up. And now, after the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in Orlando, Fla., Mike Thompson and Democrats are renewing the call to action.Senate will vote today on gun control measures, but new restrictions unlikely

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Trump Fires Campaign Chief Amid Pivot to General Race

New York Times  20/Jun/2016 20:00:06

Donald J. Trump is replacing his embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, as he prepares for a tough race.Mr. Trump has faced increasing concerns from allies and donors about his preparedness for a general election.

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 21:45:11

The L.A. City Attorney's office files criminal charges against the owners of a rent-controlled apartment building in the Fairfax district, alleging that they evicted tenants and converted the units to short-term rentals on Airbnb. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 22:00:10

It is the first time the city has prosecuted landlords on such criminal charges and is meant to send a signal to other landlords breaking city laws at a time when L.A. is facing an affordable-housing crisis. Politics

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 22:15:11

It is the first time the city has prosecuted landlords on such criminal charges and is meant to send a signal to other landlords breaking city laws at a time when L.A. is facing an affordable-housing crisis. L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 22:30:10

Each fire has scorched about 100 acres. A red flag warning has been issued for Southern California through Tuesday morning as temperatures hover in the triple digits. CALIFORNIA

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 22:45:08

Each fire has scorched about 100 acres. A red flag warning has been issued for Southern California through Tuesday morning as temperatures soar past 100 degrees.For some working outside as heat wave peaks, 'you have no choice'

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 23:00:12

Each fire has scorched about 100 acres. A red flag warning has been issued for Southern California through Tuesday morning as temperatures soar past 100 degrees.121 degrees: Palm Springs breaks record — and it could get hotter

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Los Angeles Times  20/Jun/2016 23:15:13

Each fire has scorched hundreds of acres. A red flag warning has been issued for Southern California through Tuesday morning as temperatures soar past 100 degrees.121 degrees: Palm Springs breaks record — and it could get hotter

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